Snow – It never snows here
Snow. So beautiful. I will be happy to never have to drive in it again though. Once I got home, we enjoyed watching the snow fall and accumulate. I guess we will see if it is a plant killing snow in the fullness of time.
Loquat, an underappreciated fruit
I remember the loquat tree from when I was a kid. The sweet/sour memory of loquat makes my mouth water as I type this. Here is a picture of one of our Loquats flowering and beginning to fruit in December. Fruit will be about 2 1/2 inches long when mature. Looks like a good yield this year if the weather cooperates.
What’s happening in December?
We have fluctuating weather here in Texas. Highs in the 80’s some days and lows in the 20’s some days…Here are some blooms and berries.
Butterfly vine:
Evergreen Sumac Berries:
This plant is a native. It is evergreen and will be a dense shrub in full sun, growing up to 12 feet high. It attracts bees, butterflies and birds. It flowers in the summer and then produces these fuzzy, edible berries for the birds. Oh yeah, and it likes rocky soil! Plus ten points for that!
